Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception.
Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.
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Monday 8 October 2018
Guess the vintage?
A glass of Bourgueil from Lamé-Delisle-Boucard – which vintage please?
From the color, I would say it's fairly recent, but I suspect that the reason you're asking is because people would be surprised how old it is. I have their wines going back to 2005, and I could open a bottle of each to compare the color, but that wouldn't make sense. I'll guess 1976.
Not a lot to go on there! But, on the basis that you're looking to surprise us, I'm going to guess 1976. It's amazing how young the older vintages of Lame-Delisle-Boucard look and taste. Brian
Not a lot to go on there! But, on the basis that you are looking to surprise us, I'm going to say 1976. It's amazing how young these old vintages of Lame-Delisle-Boucard look and taste! Beadyjay
From the color, I would say it's fairly recent, but I suspect that the reason you're asking is because people would be surprised how old it is. I have their wines going back to 2005, and I could open a bottle of each to compare the color, but that wouldn't make sense. I'll guess 1976.
ReplyDeleteNot a lot to go on there! But, on the basis that you're looking to surprise us, I'm going to guess 1976. It's amazing how young the older vintages of Lame-Delisle-Boucard look and taste. Brian
ReplyDeleteNot a lot to go on there! But, on the basis that you are looking to surprise us, I'm going to say 1976. It's amazing how young these old vintages of Lame-Delisle-Boucard look and taste! Beadyjay
ReplyDeleteWay too young Bob. Other guesses on Les 5 du Vin have been 1893 and 1898. Both wrong but much closer.....
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